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Do you have phantom limb after an amputation?

I am a 45-year-old male. I want to know do you have phantom limb after an amputation?

5 Answers

Yes, it is possible.
Phantom limb can occur after amputation. If there is associated pain, it is called phantom limb pain. If the symptoms are persistent and bothersome, please consult with a neurologist.
It is possible. Not everyone gets this, and if they do, it is usually temporary.
80 to 85 percent of people who undergo limb amputation develop some degree of phantom limb.
The answer is that it can potentially happen. It is less common after a finger amputation as opposed to an amputation up the arm near the elbow or the shoulder.